Iran’s Supreme Leader Is Dead — Who was he?

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Iran was once one of the most modern countries in the Middle East. Western influence, booming oil wealth, and rapid development made it a rising global power. Then everything changed. In 1979, a revolution overthrew the Shah and brought a radical cleric to power. What followed was not freedom, but a system built on control, religious authority, and fear. At the center of it all was one man… the Supreme Leader. For more than three decades, Ali Khamenei ruled Iran with absolute authority. Through war, proxy conflicts, and internal crackdowns, he shaped not just Iran, but the entire Middle East. Then came the strike. In 2026, explosions rocked Tehran. When the dust settled, the man who had ruled Iran for 36 years was dead. Now the question is no longer about the man… It’s about the system he left behind. Will Iran collapse… or become even more dangerous? Written and hosted by Mike Droberg. Forgotten History is a 10th Legion Pictures Production. This video is for educational and comment

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